Management Major

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management

You'll have the opportunity to take part in a semester-long co-op. It's your chance to gain real-world experience at industry leaders like Berkshire Hathaway, Calvin Klein and W.B. Mason Company!

Through exposure to a range of courses, from organizational studies to information systems to operations management, you’ll gain a comprehensive view of what it takes to be an effective manager.

Management Degree at a Glance

Program Type

Major

Mode of Study

On Campus

Co-Op

Guaranteed

Est. Time

4 Years

Start Terms

Fall, Spring

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The Management Major

Ensuring an organization runs smoothly requires a diverse skill set, from making effective decisions to interpreting data such as sales forecasts, corporate budgets and advertising campaign results.

What You'll Study

Accounting for Business

Managerial Finance

International Management

Quality Management

Student Managed Fund

Operations Management

Skills You'll Learn

Entrepreneurship

Sustainable Business Practices

Organizational Behavior

Management Concentrations

Concentrations Include:

Human Resource Management

The human resource management concentration focuses on managing an organization's human capital effectively. Careers in human resource management include human resource generalist, recruiter or training development.

Hospitality Management

The hospitality management concentration prepares students for leadership roles in the dynamic hospitality industry. Careers in hospitality management include hotel/restaurant manager, event planning and more!

Management Courses You'll Take

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

MGT 3110

Operations management is all about making sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies and applications of operations management.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

mgt 3410

This course provides an overview of several human resource functions, including recruitment and selection, compensation, training, performance evaluation, labor and employee relations using interactive lectures, experiential exercises, current events, case review and external project analysis and presentation.

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

mgt 3510

This course focuses on the basic elements that one must understand when doing business across borders. The primary purpose of the course is to create awareness of and sensitivity to the decisions confronting multinational business in order to prepare individuals to support companies’ moves from domestic to foreign environments.

See All Courses & Options Available to Management Majors

Management Major Requirements

General Education Requirements

In addition to the major and concentration requirements, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the concentration, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.

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Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide

Wondering when you’ll take certain courses? Use the Curriculum Guide—a sample four-year schedule—to get a sense of what your path to graduation looks like.

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Management Students In the Classroom & Beyond

When it comes to career readiness, we believe getting outside of the classroom is key. At Merrimack, you’ll complement your coursework with experiences like guaranteed internships, co-ops, service learning or faculty-led research projects.

"The classes offered by the Girard School of Business prepared me to be a successful leader and find my interests in the industry. Having the option to take electives that interest me helped me to recognize the path that I wanted to take after graduation. I really enjoyed the Organizational Leadership class, which taught me a lot about different leadership styles and how to lead others as well as how to work with managers that may not have the same style."

Sarah Withers '23Business Administration with concentration in Management
Assistant Manager at PopStroke

"My advice to my freshman self would be to stay the course, even when things feel challenging or uncertain. It may not always be obvious, but every step you take contributes to something bigger. Trust the process, stay focused on your goals and don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. If you stumble along the way, remember that it truly matters how you pick yourself back up and keep moving forward."

Aditya Patel '25Business Management major

Career Outlook: Where Can a Management Degree Take You?

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Career Outcomes Rate

98% of Girard’s undergraduate class of 2023 were either employed, participating in voluntary service, or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.

Dedicated Advising

You can expect to work with a dedicated advisor for both your academic and career needs throughout your four year experience at Merrimack.

Graduate School

Merrimack, UMass Amherst, Michigan State University, Yale and Northeastern University are just some of the graduate programs Girard graduates are attending.

Jobs with a Management Degree

Your degree will provide you with the flexibility to chart your course across any number of industries, ranging from healthcare, financial services, hospitality, retail management, or manufacturing. Career paths may include: